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Dennler Family History

Dennler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name denoting someone from a place with pine trees from Middle High German tanne.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dennler family from?

You can see how Dennler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dennler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dennler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dennler families in 1891.
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What did your Dennler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennler. 45% of Dennler men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Dennler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dennler were Farming and Registered Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Registered Nurse
    12%

What Dennler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dennler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 234 immigration records available for the last name Dennler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Dennler. For the veterans among your Dennler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dennler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dennler in 1961 was 36, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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